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Winter is fast approaching, although there are signs in some ways it is already here. The ground and many river sources are frozen. Trees are bare, with the exception of evergreens, and plants have died back.
Nights are cold, although the days have still been moderate compared to what Wyoming has in store for residents of Carbon County in the months to come.
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. “Rural health care is really important because obviously the work rural is involved, especially here in Medicine Bow, we are considered sub-rural,” Casey Winter, office manager of the Medicine Bow Clinic said. “Having good medical care for the rural community is really important.”
“For cancer awareness, we are bringing something new to the community this year,” Stephanie Hinkle, Director of Strategic Operations, Foundation Director of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) said. “It is called Mammos and Mimosas and is scheduled for October 19 at the Depot Station in Rawlins.”
She said it would start at 10 a.m. and go until 12 p.m.
The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) had a bit of good luck according to Stephanie Hinkle, Director of Strategic Operations, Foundation Executive Director of MHCC, when Kristel Lessard inquired if there were any internal medicine positions available.
“This just doesn’t happen,” Hinkle said. “It is like a gift.”
The Medicine Bow Clinic celebrated on May 3 to unveil the new metal sign created by local resident Tim Heward. There were refreshments for the ceremony and although the wind was blowing strongly, it did not deter the sign’s presentation by the clinic’s board and staff.
Margaret Fontana is the newest addition to the team at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC), stepping into the crucial role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Residents of Hanna, Saratoga, and Encampment have an opportunity to prioritize their health and well-being as Wyoming Health Fairs (WHF) announces the availability of low-cost wellness screenings in these communities.
A new visiting provider will soon be seeing patients on a monthly basis at the North Platte Valley Medical Center. Dr. Oleg Ivanov, M.D., F.A.C.C., a cardiology specialist from Wyoming Cardiopulmonary Services, PC in Casper, will join our roster of visiting specialists at NPVMC in Saratoga beginning April 9th.
The Platte Valley Kiwanis is set to host a blood drive in collaboration with Vitalant, a leading nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organization, on March 19, 2024. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church located at 111 North 7th.